Bellenden Jo

You could always just put them out the front of your house in a box with a note saying help yourself. I've got rid of loads of books this way when the charity shop wouldn't take them. Of course, it has to be on a day when it isn't going to rain!

I found the only way when they were small was syringe and brute force. They needed the medicine whether they wanted it or not. Sounds really mean, but it did work, and now they take all medicine really well. (They know that they take it the easy way or the hard way!).

When I got my two baptised the Godparents were supposed to be confirmed as well as baptised themselves, which left me with very little choice! In the end the vicar excepted baptised only, but only after a bit of pleading on my part! We're CofE.

That is excellent news.

Yep, I've had the poo and puke bug too - not pleasant. But with me it only lasted 24 hours, although took another couple of days to recover properly. Touch wood the kids haven't had it.

I hired mine from Boots, and was the only pain relief I used with the birth of my 2nd. It worked a treat for me and at the end was on the boost bit permantely!! I guess it's all down to how the individual gets on with them, but I would fedinately recommend giving it a go.

If you can wait a bit, St John's & St Clement's school are having a micro scooter stall at their summer fair on Saturday 26th June. You can try out the different types and order them (5 day delivery), and the school gets commission! Just a thought (and a wee plug!)

Definately got some toys they can have that mine have grown out of.

I too struggled with breastfeeding, but in the end switched to bottles, and both me and baby were a lot happier. I used to put freshly boiled water in a bottle and then in an insulating bag and take that out and about with the powder in a dispenser, takes seconds to make up. Mine would never take a cold/lukewarm bottle so this worked well for me, and as others have said cafes are always happy to heat up a bottle. For night feeds I would take bottle, dispenser and a bottle warmer up to bed and then it just took a few minutes to heat the bottle and I didn't need to get out of bed and go downstairs to do it! Don't feel guilt over not being able to breastfeed, it isn't worth it. I'm sure all the pressure I had to breastfeed with my first added to my PND. Bottle feed and be proud about it!

St John's & St Clements shut again tomorrow.

iTune vouchers (assuming they have an ipod of course)

This is so much fun.

Last night a bike was stolen from outside our house in Wingfield Street, bolt croppers cut the lock and off they went. Then this morning I noticed a chap taking the wheel off the bike of a neighbour bold as brass in broad daylight - I made the mistake of thinking he was repairing a tyre and just ignored him, but it tuens out the swine was nicking the wheels. However, the sixth sense was working slightly and I made a mental note of the lousy beggar: 6 ft tall, white, black curly hair, generally grubby looking, wearing grey top and balck addidas shell suit trousers. He had his own bike with him - black mountain bike style and carried a black rucksack with red trim. If you see him - challenge him. I've given the description to the boys in blue.

Glad you're all OK Trish, and as others have said it wasn't your fault. If there is a plus side to this, it's the thrill (?) we all got from seeing the helicopter land with such skill on Goose Green, amazing piece of flying. My thoughts are with you and the poor chap who fell.

Glad you're all OK Trish, and as others have said it wasn't your fault. If there is a plus side to this, it's the thrill (?) we all got from seeing the helicopter land with such skill on Goose Green, amazing piece of flying. My thoughts are with you and the poor chap who fell.

Not tried foam guards, but when travelling with no bed guard I find a few big books (which most houses have) placed under the mattress at the side creates enough of a slope so as to prevent said child rolling out. Cheap too!

Got my letter this morning, definately opening on 21st September (next Monday). Woo hooo!

My son has been going for a year now, and is due to go back 21st September (can't be soon enough!). If I haven't heard back from Carol I shall just show up on the day and hope it's open.

I e-mailed Carol a couple of days ago, but haven't heard back yet. Anyone else heard anything?

I had a letter a while ago saying there were problems with the lease and Puddleducks would be reopening on 21st September. I really hope it's no longer! Haven't tried contacting Carole though.

My wee man is just coming up on 4 and is still in a night time nappy. He wants to get rid of it and I've told him if it's dry in the morning for a week then we will try. He hasn't managed one day yet, so don't think he's quite ready!

Thanks for all the advice, he's had 4 baths today, piraton and a cream I found in Boots for chicken pox. Don't think I'm going to get a good night either, he's waking up every half hour or so because of the itching. Luckily (or not) other half is away so he's in my bed for ease of rubbing.

My son has chicken pox - whoop de doo! Poor we soul is covered in spots, and I know bicarb in the bath is supposed to help, but how much do I put in? A teaspoon/tablespoon/half a pot? Also any other tips on helping him deal with the itching would be great. Thanks

Christmas Tree Farm, other side of Bromley. Cheap and cheerful, my two love feeding the animals.

Letter home today saying 3 confirmed cases, no plans to shut the school.